The fever
Example: Fever raises body temperature as response to infection
Definition
"The fever" is an elevated body temperature that occurs as a natural response to infection or illness, often signaling the immune system's effort to fight off pathogens. It typically results in warmth, sweating, chills, and general discomfort.
Etymology
The term "the fever" comes from the Old English word 'fefer,' which traces back to the Latin 'febris,' meaning heat or fever. Did you know that ancient physicians believed fever was a way the body purged evil spirits through heat?
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"The fever" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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